An extreme heat warning will be in place for all or part of 14 counties in New Jersey. It runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Salem, Somerset and northwestern Burlington and western Monmouth. The heat index could reach 105 degrees in those counties, the National Weather Service said.

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage and water rescues. This weekend's calmer forecast may bring some relief.

The heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. in portions of central Indiana on July 25, while there's a marginal risk for severe weather the same day. "We call it evaporative

Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Massachusetts on Sunday, July 27, according to the National Weather Service. The bulk of the rain is expected to occur Sunday morning until mid afternoon, primarily in the northwest and north central regions of the state.

All the way from Sula to Whitefish, wildfire activity lit up Saturday afternoon —brought on by severe thunderstorms and lightning.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 7 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 10 p.m. for Armstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties.

Saturday will remain dry through the daytime hours with variable clouds and heat indexes in the 90s, the National Weather Service said.